Genome editing is a field of science that’s been around for awhile, but has experienced an explosion of activity and interest in recent years. Chances are that even your grandmother has heard about the recent story where for the first time, gene editing saved a one-year-old girl from dying of leukemia. Microsoft word versus genome … Continue reading Gene editing in blood stem cells just got easier
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Why TED Talks are ChildX’s Play
When the TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) talks began in 1984 they were intended to be a one-off event. So much for that idea! Today they are a global event, with TED-sponsored conferences held everywhere from Scotland to Tanzania and India. They have also spawned a mini-industry of copycat events. Well, their slogan is “Ideas Worth … Continue reading Why TED Talks are ChildX’s Play
One-Time, Lasting Treatment for Sickle Cell Disease May be on Horizon, According to New CIRM-Funded Study
For the nearly 1,000 babies born each year in the United States with sickle cell disease, a painful and arduous road awaits them. The only cure is to find a bone marrow donor—an exceedingly rare proposition. Instead, the standard treatment for this inherited blood disorder is regular blood transfusions, with repeated hospitalizations to deal with … Continue reading One-Time, Lasting Treatment for Sickle Cell Disease May be on Horizon, According to New CIRM-Funded Study
At World Stem Cell Summit improvements in the precision with which we can edit our genes grabs spotlight
Just a day and a half into this year’s World Stem Cell Summit in San Antonio and there have been numerous highlights. But a pair of sessions on gene editing grabbed the attention of many of the scientists at the meeting. One of the renown leaders in the field, Harvard’s George Church wowed the scientists, … Continue reading At World Stem Cell Summit improvements in the precision with which we can edit our genes grabs spotlight
Stem cell stories that caught our eye: gene editing tools, lung repair in COPD and big brains
Here are some stem cell stories that caught our eye this past week. Some are groundbreaking science, others are of personal interest to us, and still others are just fun. Review of the many ways to edit defective genes. Nature’s news section did a nice review of the many ways blood-forming stem cells can be … Continue reading Stem cell stories that caught our eye: gene editing tools, lung repair in COPD and big brains
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